I have recently purchased this GTR dash. Hopefully the attachments turn out.

It is stamped on the back in a triangle with 9 at top, then 7 - 73 at the bottom. I assume it is from a "73 beast. Is it possible that it was from an XU-1 or just generic '73 I note what appears to be an extra lamp at top centre for something. can anyone tell me what this is please? I think I read somewher that this modification was only for '73 models.

I also note the fuel guage is not original. Did the GTR dashes come out with different guage locations? I had an LJ GTR back in "85 and I am sure that this instrument config is the same as mine was but I have seen other dashes with different configs.

Any tips or links to threads for installing into a '71 S 4dr would be appreciated

It is from the last half of 1973 (metric instruments) - it was the gauge cluster that was standard on GTRs XU-1s and optional on other models. The light at centre top is the brake fail/handbrake light that was relocated from the centre bottom from 1/1/73. The fuel gauge is not original.

To install it easily, you would need the correct wiring loom - but I am sure that some folks have a workaround for that.

curiosity makes me ask, how much is a XU! dash worth? i saw one at a swap for 1000 bucks the other day, the same price he was asking for a set of triple cd175 strommys on a holden manifold

I've only searched recently and I have seen varied prices ranging from $250 -$1000, depending on condition, original instruments and if it comes with a loom. I talked got mine $325 but fuel guage is not original and no loom.

Your instrument cluster is from a GTR/XU1 as it is fitted with a 120mph speedo. Gauge instrumentation fitted to S/SL models had 100mph speedos.

Secondly, the ammeter/oil pressure gauges have been reversed at some stage.

Thirdly, the temperature/fuel guages have also been reversed from how they were originally assembled, but that is only for LJ models.They are currently in the correct position for LC configuration.

Cheers,

JPXU1

Hey, thanks.

This is useful information. I wasn't aware that the cluster was from a GTR XU-1 so maybe it's a good score. The fuel gauge is not original but i was suspecting gauges may not be in correct spots. I had a '72 LJ GTR in the 80'sand I know they were in different locations in it compared to this cluster. Appreciated. Pedro

Your instrument cluster is from a GTR/XU1 as it is fitted with a 120mph speedo. Gauge instrumentation fitted to S/SL models had 100mph speedos.

Secondly, the ammeter/oil pressure gauges have been reversed at some stage.

Thirdly, the temperature/fuel guages have also been reversed from how they were originally assembled, but that is only for LJ models.They are currently in the correct position for LC configuration.

Cheers,
JPXU1

I'm sorry but this myth about the 120mph/200kph speedometer is about to be busted.

My two door S model has the above mentioned speedometer fitted from the factory along with all its other optional upgrades. Maybe this became std in all the sports instrument clusters in the second half of 73??

I'm sorry but this myth about the 120mph/200kph speedometer is about to be busted.

My two door S model has the above mentioned speedometer fitted from the factory along with all its other optional upgrades. Maybe this became std in all the sports instrument clusters in the second half of 73??

Back in 1980 I looked at a Chateau Mauve 5/72 LJ 82311 that was for sale. Optioned with 173 M20 disc brakes and sports instrument cluster which had the 120mph speedo.

I can remember a 73 4 cylinder 4 speed lj when i was younger, 1 owner had a factory sports dash & console & it wasn't the only 1, seemed more common in the 73 models. It was optional like other things . Gary